NEC LIGHTING APPLICATION CHECKLIST

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NEC LIGHTING APPLICATION CHECKLIST

The NEC (New Equipment and Construction) Lighting Program is designed for commercial and industrial customers to help install high efficiency (beyond energy code) lighting fixtures and lighting control technologies. The Lighting New Equipment and Construction Program provides a customer with financial incentives that help reduce the cost to install high efficiency lighting.

Complete Section A& B of NEC Lighting Incentive Form

All fields should be completed

Incomplete applications will be returned

Complete Lighting Data Collection Spreadsheet

Applications with completed Lighting Data Collection Worksheet will receive priority response.

Lighting Data Collection Spreadsheet must be emailed to [TBD]

Lighting Fixture Cut-sheets must be provided for each fixture or lamp.

Cut-sheets must specify the precise fixture configuration used with correct wattage indicated.

If cut-sheets do not display DLC or Energy Star certification, applicant must provide alternative proof of certification (example: screen shot from designlights.org).

Once applicant has received pre-approval by utility applicant must alert utility to substantial changes in project scope, equipment selection, energy savings, or schedule delays.

Upon completion of project send utility completed project invoices and schedule post inspection.

For questions, contact New Hampshire Electric Co-op at TBD.

New Equipment & Construction

2021 Lighting Incentive

Form NLR19 03/19

Section A: CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Customer Name Electric Account Number Rate Application Number

Facility Address City State Zip Code

Service Location Identification Email

Mailing Address (if different from above) City State Zip Code

Contact Person/Title Telephone Number Incorporated? (Check one.)

Yes No Exempt

Please Assign Payment to Contractor.Customer Signature:

Additional Information Incentive Payment Preference (Check one.)

Check Bill Credit Pay Contractor

Section B: CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Contractor Name Contact Person/Title (Print) Contact Person Signature

Mailing Address City State Zip Code

Email Telephone Number Additional Information Incorporated? (Check one.)

Yes No Exempt

Section C: DOCUMENT APPROVALS

PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION Utility Signature Date

PRE-APPROVAL OFFER Technical Review - Utility Signature Date

Utility Signature Date Amount of Incentive Offer ($) Offer Valid Through:

By signing and dating below, customer accepts this incentive offer and agrees to the Utility Terms and Conditions available from your Utility. Pursuant to a Commission order, customers also agree that the utility alone may capture all kW and kWh savings and any ISO-NE capacity payments resulting from this energy efficiency project. This agreement is contingent upon continued approval and authorization by the Commission to recover said amounts from the System Benefits Charge. The incentive, in conjunction with all other sources of funding, cannot exceed the total project cost.

Customer Signature: Date:

POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION Utility Signature Date Total Project Cost ($) Amount of Incentive ($)

Customer Signature Date

MANAGEMENT APPROVAL Utility Signature Date

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2020 NEC LIGHTING INCENTIVES

PRODUCTCODE

PRODUCT DESCRIP-TION

PER FIXTUREINCENTIVE

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

20L

LED High Efficiency Interior

Fixtures$35

1x4, 2x2 and 2x4

Prismatic, Parabolic, Recessed Direct and Recessed Indirect fixtures

Fixtures are required to be listed by Design Lights Consortium

(for more information see www.designlights.org)

21L

LED Linear

Indirect or Indirect/Direct Pendant

Fixtures

$45

Fixtures may have a Down-Light component of no greater than 45%.

Fixtures with a Down-Light component must incorporate glare

limiting louvers or a perforated cover shielding the lamps. Ceiling finish must be white and unobstructed.


(for more information see www.designlights.org)

TABLE 1: LIGHTING SYSTEMS INCENTIVES

• Must be Design Lights Consortium (DLC) or Energy Star certified LED lamps or fixtures (must provide documentation)

• 2,000-hour minimum annual operating hours unless otherwise specified

• Must meet additional requirements contained in Eligibility Requirements and Lighting Incentive Instructions

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PRODUCTCODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION



30L

LEDIndustrial/Commercial

Fixtures$35

4 ft. and 8ft. Fixtures

LED industrial/commercial strip or wrap fixtures.

Applies to fixtures installed 16 feet or less above the floor.

Only one incentive may be counted per fixture.

Fixtures are required to be listed by Design Lights Consortium(for more information see

www.designlights.org

31L

LEDClean Room Rated or

Vapor Tight Fixtures

$45

1x4 or 2x4


www.designlights.org)

32L

LEDStairwell Fixture with

integral Occupancy sensor

controls

$45

To be eligible for incentives, fixtures must be installed in an 8,760 hour stairwell application with integral occupancy sensor control, setting

lights to 50% or less output in control mode (not occupied). Not eligible for

additional control incentive.




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PRODUCTCODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION



40L

LEDHigh and Low Bay

High IntensityFixtures

$80

Minimum Wattage is 25 watts. Fixtures are required to be listed by

Design Lights Consortium (for more information see


50LLED

Down Light Fixtures$15

Eligible LED Down Lights are required to be less than 25 watts and

hardwired or GU-24 (pin) base. Screw Base LED Down Light Retrofit

Kits are also eligible.

Replacement lamps not eligible. Fixtures are required to be listed by

Design Lights Consortium(for more information see


51L

LEDHardwired Track Heads of

Mono-Point Directional Fixtures

$15

LED track heads hardwired installa-tions only, replacement lamps not

eligible.Fixtures are required to be listed by

Design Lights Consortium(for more information see


60L

LED Cooler , Freezer, or

Refrigerated Strip Fixture

$25



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PRODUCTCODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION



70LLED

Low Bay Fixtures Garage & Canopy

$50

Minimum Wattage is 25 Watts.

Fixtures are required to be listed by Design Lights Consortium (for more information see

www.designlights.org).

80L

LEDExterior Wall, Post,

Ground, and Arm Mount Floods and Fixtures $50

Must be automatically controlled to avoid daylight operation.


(for more information see www.designlights.org).

90L

LED Pole Mounted Parking, or

RoadwayFixtures

$100

Must be automatically controlled to avoid daylight operation.

Fixtures are required to be listed by Design Lights Consortium (for more information see

www.designlights.org).

99L

LED New Fixtures

$15

LED fixture categories not covered under other codes.

Fixtures are required to be listed by Design Lights Consortium or

ENERGY STAR.

(for more information see www.designlights.org).

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PRODUCT CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

INCENTIVE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAMIN

CONTROLLED WATTAGE

1Remote Mounted

Occupancy Sensor$50

per control

Only for customers under 5000 sq-ft.

Comply with manufacturer’s coverage recommendations. No manual “ON” overrides.

90(total)

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Wall mountedOccupancy/Vacancy

Sensors$20

per control


Occupancy Sensors must operate as Automatic On, and

Automatic Off or Manual On and Off. Sensors are wall mounted

devices only.

Not recommended in multi stall restrooms, locker rooms, stair-wells or rooms of greater than

250 square feet.

45(total)

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Daylight Dimming System

and/or

Occupancy ControlledStep-Dimming System

$20per fixture


Daylight: Must have continuous dimming or adjust to a minimum of 4 levels. Step-Dimming: LED’s must be automatically controlled

based on occupancy. Power consumption in low mode

must not exceed 60%.

45(per fixture)

Please note that only one incentive control strategy will be approved per fixture/area

TABLE 1-1: LIGHTING CONTROL INCENTIVES

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PRODUCT CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

INCENTIVE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAMIN

CONTROLLED WATTAGE

4Integral High Bay

Fixture Occupancy Control Systems

$20per fixture


LED’s must be automatically controlled based on occupancy.

Systems with manual “ON” or override switches are not eligible.

Occupancy sensors are integral (built into) or

permanently attached to each fixture.

45(per fixture)

Please note that only one incentive control strategy will be approved per fixture/area

TABLE 1-1: LIGHTING CONTROL INCENTIVES

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2020 LIGHTING COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL NEC

Instructions for completing the NEC LIGHTING Incentive Worksheet

GENERAL NOTE

1. This application is for installing new higher efficiency (beyond energy code) LED fixtures, lamps, and controls.2. Cut-sheets displaying DLC and / or Energy Star certification must be submitted with application to the utility to

verify compliance with technical requirements. 3. Cut-sheets must specify the precise fixture configuration customer is submitting for incentive with correct fixture

wattage indicated.4. Proof of purchase includes invoice(s) indicating the cost, type, manufacturer, model or part number, purchase date, and

vendor of the efficient equipment are required for payment of incentives. 5. The incentive, in conjunction with all other sources of funding, cannot exceed the total project cost.6. Project must be pre-approved by utility unless otherwise specified.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Use Code 99L for LED fixtures not covered by another product code2. Systems must operate on average 2,000 hours annually unless otherwise specified by the product code. 3. Minimum watts for prescriptive control products is the average total watts controlled per controller.4. The incentive offer is not valid unless signed and dated by the Utility Representative. The Customer accepts the Utilities

incentive offer and agrees to the Terms and Conditions of the Utility by signing in the pre-approval offer block. 5. Projects need to be pre-approved prior to installation to be eligible for incentives unless otherwise specified.6. DLC and Energy Star qualification requires documentation of safety certification. Installation instructions must be fol-

lowed with care.

LED SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

LED fixtures and lamps must be listed on ENERGY STARS’s (ES), Designlights Consortium (DLC) or the utilities’ websites. For more information see the DLC’s listing http://www.designlights.org/ or ENERGY STAR’s website: Bulbs: http://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-light-bulbs/results, Fixtures: http://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-light-fixtures/results

COMPLETE LIGHTING DATA COLLECTION SPREADSHEET

1. Project details should be submitted documenting all proposed fixtures to be installed using the Lighting Data Collection Spreadsheet. For each fixture, note the space, hours of operation, type (incentive code), wattage, and quantity.

2. Fill out a separate line on the Lighting Data Collection Spreadsheet for each unique combination of space, incentive code, wattage, and operating hours.

3. Fill out a separate line on the Lighting Data Collection Spreadsheet for each lighting control product including control description, quantity of fixtures controlled, number of watts controlled and hours of reduction for each device proposed. Note: Buildings larger than 5,000 ft2 are not eligible for control incentive per IECC 2009 505.2.2.2

4. Hours of operation are the estimated annual hours that the particular fixture(s) actually operates. Try to be as specific and accurate as possible. NOTE: Fixture operating hours are not necessarily the same as the facility operating hours.

http://www.designlights.org/

http://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-light-bulbs/results

http://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-light-bulbs/results

http://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-light-fixtures/results

http://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-light-fixtures/results

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POST-INSTALLATION

Utility Representative Verification: 1. The new energy efficient lighting fixtures, systems and controls types have been installed and are operational. Control

function must be observed and appropriate for operating environment to achieve safety and estimated energy savings.2. The lighting fixtures, systems and controls match the manufacturer’s information represented by the incentive

application. If any of the lighting fixtures, systems and controls have changed from what was approved for the initial incentive offer, the substituted lighting fixtures, systems and controls specifications must be re-submitted, reviewed to verify compliance with technical requirements and approved before an incentive is considered.

3. Proof of Purchase has been submitted. This includes invoice(s) indicating the fixture manufacturer, model, and number of lamps, ballast specifications (if applicable), fixture quantities, costs, purchase date, vendor of the efficient equipment, and installation labor. Other forms of payment such as AIA Certificates of Payment may also be acceptable.

4. The Utility Representative & Customer have signed & dated the post installation inspection block on the incentive form.

Instructions for completing the NEC LIGHTING Incentive Worksheet

2020 LIGHTING COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL NEC

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NHSaves@work Rebate ProgramNew Hampshire Electric Co-op Terms and Conditions

2020Energy Solutions Commercial, Industrial, and Municipal Programs

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC): TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Member Eligibility – Energy Saving rebates/incentives are available to all non-residential NHEC members. a. Small Commercial, Industrial, and Municipal: Monthly energy demand

of less than 200 kilowatts (kW).b. Large Commercial, Industrial, and Municipal: Monthly energy demand

of 200 kW or greater 3 months in rolling 12 months.c. New Construction and Renovation: Available to all non-residential

NHEC accounts.

2. Energy Efficiency Measures (“measures”) Eligibility –a. Only measures that are approved prior to purchase of equipment and

its installation will be considered for rebate/incentive.b. NHEC will only approve measures that pass the cost/benefit ratio for

effective energy efficiency potential.c. Any measure installed prior to the issuance of NHEC’s written

authorization will be deemed an unauthorized installation, and NHEC will have no obligation to pay rebates/incentives for those measures.

3. Pre-Approval and Pre-Installation – Pre-approval from NHEC is required for all projects. NHEC is not bound to pay any rebates/incen-tives without a pre-approval of the measures proposed by the member.a. The member needs to supply the following for a project to be reviewed

for pre-approval:i. Completed and signed program “Application” to include all

worksheets and all supporting documentationii. Completed and signed program “Terms & Conditions” iii. Detailed proposal of the scope of work to be performed to include

cost, description of equipment being installediv. Specification sheets on equipment to be installedv. Specification on existing equipment for retrofit projects vi. Projected energy savings from project with savings calculations

b. Projects must pass a cost-benefit analysis to qualify (internal NHEC algorithm is used), and/or meet specific program requirements as specified on the program application (ie. Minimum watts saved, equipment certification, etc)

c. A pre-inspection of the member’s facilities may be required as part of the pre-approval process.

4. Cost of Equipment – Prior to NHEC’s post inspection verification of member’s installation and at any other time upon NHEC’s request, the members shall supply copies of all invoices (including all materials, part numbers and descriptions, freight or shipping, labor, and equipment discounts) reflecting the costs of purchasing and installing the measures. The invoices shall include a breakdown of all measures purchased for

installation under this contract. In addition, NHEC may request any other reasonable documentation or verification of the cost to the member of purchasing and installing the measure. For custom measures NHEC reserves the right to use the member’s reasonable costs in order to determine the correct rebate/incentive amount.

5. Post-Installation Verification – A post inspection of the project is required before any rebates/incentives will be paid to the member. If NHEC determines that the measures were not installed in a manner that is consistent with the pre-approval, the purpose of achieving energy savings as proposed, or if the installation was not consistent with generally accepted good engineering practices and construction industry standards, NHEC may require changes before making any payments. NHEC will not pay rebates/incentives until it has been verified that the member has received, as appropriate, final drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and operator training, if applicable.

6. Rebates/Incentives –NHEC will pay rebates/incentives to eligible members for the installation of qualifying measures and for site-specific measures that are pre-approved. NHEC is not obligated to pre-approve any application for a rebate/incentive that may result in exceeding the regulatory imposed budget for the program. NHEC reserves the right to stop pre-approving measures at any time without notice.

7. Rebate/Incentive Paymentsa. General

( i) Before pre-approving any rebate/incentive amounts requested by the Member, NHEC reserves the right to adjust and/or negotiate the rebate/incentive amount.

(ii) Once a rebate amount is pre-approved, NHEC will pay no more than the lesser of the: (a) cost of purchasing and installing the measure, (b) recalculated rebate/incentive based on the actual installation, (c) pre-approved rebate/incentive amount.

(iii) NHEC reserves the right to lower the rebate/incentive amount if the quantity and/or cost of measures actually installed by the Member differs from the pre-approved amounts.

(iv) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Terms and Con-ditions, the NHEC reserves the right to seek a refund for rebates/incentives paid if, at any time, it learns that the agreed to measures were not actually and/or properly installed or have subsequently been disconnected.

b. Maximum Amount There may be a maximum dollar amount of the rebate/incentive. There is no guarantee that the Member will receive the maximum amount. Check with your utility representative. The following is the method used to calculate the maximum rebate/incentive:(i) Small Commercial, Industrial, and Municipal – The rebates/incen-

tives for approved measures for Small accounts (< 200 kW) will be up to 50% of the installed cost.

(ii) Large Commercial, Industrial, and Municipal –The rebates/incentives for approved measures for Large accounts (200 kW or greater) will be prescriptive rebates/incentives or custom rebates/incentives designed to cover up to 35% of equipment and installation costs or a buy-down of the project to a one-year payback, whichever is less.

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(iii) New Construction and Renovation - The rebates/incentives apply to all non-residential accounts. Rebates/incentives may be prescriptive or custom designed to cover 75% of the incremental difference in the cost of purchasing standard equipment vs. purchasing an energy efficient equivalent or a buy-down of the project to a one-year payback, whichever is less.

8. Date of Rebate/Incentive Paymentsa. Existing Structures – NHEC expects to make rebate/incentive pay-

ments within sixty (60) days of completion of satisfactory post-instal-lation verification and verification of installation costs in accordance with the specifications.

b. New Construction – NHEC expects to pay the rebates/incentives within sixty (60) days after all of the following conditions are met:

(i) construction of the member’s facility is completed;(ii) member has received an occupancy permit;(iii) NHEC has verified costs and satisfactory installation of the

measures in accordance with the specifications.c. Payment to Contractor - NHEC reserves the right to withhold

payment of rebate/incentive to member until full payment is made to the contractor to contractor’s satisfaction.

9. Balance Due - In the event that the Member has any outstanding balances due and owing to NHEC, the rebate/incentive payment may be withheld at NHEC’s option, and used to offset such outstanding debt(s).

10. Payments Not Assignable to Contractors – NHEC will not pay contractors unless NHEC approves in advance such arrangement.

11. Relationship of Contractor with Member and NHEC – Contrac-tors have no obligation to NHEC and NHEC assumes no liability for Contractors work, workmanship, damages, injuries, or any other harm caused directly or indirectly by Contractor. NHEC has no legal relationship with contractors. The legal relationship is between the contractor and the Member. NHEC may wave this provision regarding this project or on a specific project(s) at any time.

12. Installation Schedule Requirements– Measures must be installed within 90 days from the date of pre-approval, by the pre-approval expiration date listed on the application, or by the end of the current program year, whichever comes first. If the member is unable to meet this requirement, NHEC reserves the right to cancel the pre-approval offer.

13. Monitoring – NHEC reserves the right to perform site visits during the installation and post-installation monitoring of the installed measures to determine the actual kW and kWh reduction and energy savings.

14. Limited Scope of Review – The scope of review by NHEC of the design and installation of the measures is limited to determining whether program conditions have been met. It does not include any kind of safety review.

15. Publicity of Member Participation – Unless the member objects in writing at the time of submitting an application, NHEC may publicize the fact of the member’s participation in the program, the results, the amount of rebates/incentives paid to the member, and any other information which reasonably relates to the member’s participation.

16. Limitation of Liability – NHEC’s liability under this contract will be limited to paying the rebates/incentives specified in the Agreement.NHEC and any of its affiliates shall not be liable to the member, contractor, or any third party for any consequential or incidental damages or for any damages, in tort (including negligence), caused by any activities associated with this Agreement or the program.

17. Disclaimer of Warranties–NHEC does not guarantee, or warrant any particular manufacturer or product. NHEC does not warrant the performance of installed equipment either expressly or implicitly.Members who install energy-efficient lighting measures are expected to replace any of the energy-efficient lights with lights of similar or superior energy savings efficiency, at their own expense, after the manufacturer’s warranty period has expired.

18. Member Must Pay All Taxes – The benefits conferred upon the member may be taxable by federal, state and local government. NHEC will not be responsible for any tax liability imposed on the member as a result of the payment of rebates/incentives.

19. Contract Entitlement to Participate – The program described in this application may be altered, suspended, or canceled by NHEC at any time and without prior notice. The member is not entitled to any program benefits or review of its application in such a circumstance. Entitlement to program participation can only occur after NHEC has signed a copy of the contract/Rebate Pre -Approval Agreement and granted pre-approval.

20. Vendor Selection – NHEC acknowledges that the member may select any non-participating vendor or contractor to perform the work specified by this contract. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the member acknowledges that NHEC has the right not to allow a vendor or contractor to participate in this program. If a member chooses a non-participating vendor or contractor it may affect the rebate/incentive level.

21. Disposal of Equipment – The member agrees, as a condition of participation in this program, at the members’ cost, to the recycling of all fluorescent lamps, HID lamps, and PCB ballasts, in accordance with all laws, rules, and regulations of the state of NH, the local jurisdiction, and the government of the United States of America.

22. Removed Equipment - Member will not install any removed equipment in any facility owned or utilized by member or any other member within NHEC’s service territory.

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23. Disposal Of Removed Equipment - Except for equipment listed in paragraph 21 and the disposal method described, member will remove and dispose of all other equipment at its own expense in accordance with all laws, rules, and regulations of the state of NH, the local jurisdiction, and the government of the United States of America.

24. Review of Specifications, Submittals and Drawings - The Member will provide NHEC with a copy of the specifications for the construction of the Facility that will be provided to the construction contractors. Such specifications must include the measures. NHEC may refuse to pay rebates/incentives if the specifications do not adequately provide for installation of the measures consistent with good engineering and energy-efficient design practices. Member will upon request by the NHEC provide a copy of the as-built drawings and equipment submittals for the facility. The NHEC may refuse to pay rebates/incentives if the final submittals and drawings do not adequately reflect the installation of the measures consistent with the original design intent as identified on the Member application and worksheets.

25. Savings Warranty - NHEC does not guarantee or warrant any energy savings. Factors that are impossible to predict, including but not limited to facility expansion, cutbacks, a change in hours of operation, an electric rate change or structure change, self-gener-ation, weather changes, and/or other unanticipated causes all may impact the Member’s future electrical energy use and cause actual savings to vary from estimated savings. Any and all guarantees and/or warrantees are between the Member and the installer and/or the manufacturer of installed measures and/or equipment.

26. Miscellaneous – This contract is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all other communications and representations.

a. The member acknowledges that the only individuals authorized to bind NHEC under this contract are the Energy Solutions Program Administrator, Manager or Vice-President of the Mem-ber Solutions Division, and the President/CEO of NHEC.

b. Paragraph/Article headings are for the convenience of the parties only and are no t to be construed as part of these Terms and Conditions.

c. If either NHEC or the member desires to modify this contract, the modification must be in writing and signed by an authorized person of both parties in order for the modification to be enforceable.

d. If any provision of the Terms and Conditions is deemed invalid by any court or administrative body having jurisdiction, such ruling shall not invalidate any other provision, and the remaining Terms and Conditions shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms.

e. The intent of NHEC in offering these programs is to help member business accounts save money on their electricity costs. The payback on your investment in energy saving measures has been calculated and estimated based on current electric rates and operating characteristics of the member’s business.

f. A waiver of any article or term in these Terms and Conditions by NHEC does not constitute a waiver of any other article or term and does not constitute a future waiver of the article or term that was originally waved.

By signing below, member agrees to the terms and conditions contained herein. Pursuant to a Commission order, member also agrees to forgo applying directly or indirectly for any ISO-NE capacity payments or environmental credits resulting from this energy efficiency project. This agreement is contingent upon continued approval and authorization by the Commission to recover said amounts from the System Benefits Charge.

Signature of Member Date

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